Stand Up India Scheme 2026: Closed? New Rs 2 Crore Scheme Status
📌Quick Facts & Summary
Key Benefit
Loans of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore (until March 2025).
Who Can Apply
Was for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs aged 18+.
Status / Deadline
DISCONTINUED: Stand-Up India was operational only till March 2025 (Lok Sabha, 27 Jul 2026). The Budget 2025-26 replacement (term loans up to Rs 2 crore for 5 lakh first-time women/SC/ST entrepreneurs) had not been formally launched as of the latest reports (March 2026); status as of Oct 2026 unverified.
Official Portal
Helpline
1800-180-1111
Last Verified
15 October 2026
🔗 Important Action Links (Official Portals):
What is the Scheme?
Bank loans of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to start a new (greenfield) enterprise. New loans stopped after March 2025.
Also known as: Stand Up India loan
Who is it for?
Was for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs aged 18+.
Benefits and Financial Assistance
| # | Key Benefit / Entitlement Details | Category / Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loans of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore (until March 2025). | Primary Benefit (DBT/Subsidy) |
| 2 | Existing borrowers continue to get handholding from banks. | Direct Support |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- No new sanctions. Existing loans continue under bank terms.
Documents Needed
Keep the following documents ready before submitting your application:
- ✓ Not applicable for new applicants.
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Not open for new applications. Watch PIB / DFS for the new scheme for first-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs.
How to Apply Offline
- Consider Mudra, PMEGP or CGTMSE-backed loans instead.
How to Check Application / Payment Status
- Existing borrowers: contact your bank.
Official Website and Helpline Numbers
| Official Portal | https://www.standupmitra.in ↗ |
|---|---|
| Helpline / Contact | 1800-180-1111 |
| Nodal Ministry | Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance |
Important Dates & Milestones
Operational till March 2025. 2.75 lakh loans sanctioned. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Is Stand-Up India open?
No. It ran till March 2025.
❓ What replaced it?
A new term-loan scheme up to Rs 2 crore for first-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs was announced in Budget 2025-26. Launch not confirmed.
❓ I have a Stand-Up loan. What now?
Your loan continues as per bank terms.
❓ What can I apply for now?
Mudra, PMEGP, or a bank loan with CGTMSE cover.
Sources & Official References
All facts on this page were verified on 15 October 2026 from the following official government sources:
- DFS Stand-Up India page: https://financialservices.gov.in/stand-india-scheme-supi [resolves (HTTP 200)] ↗
- Lok Sabha reply 27 Jul 2026 (scheme valid till Mar 2025): https://sansad.in/getFile/lsapps/loksabhaquestions/annex/188/AU1159_P6R6Ab.pdf [resolves (HTTP 206)] ↗
- PIB Budget 2025 (new scheme for women/SC/ST): https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114502 [resolves (HTTP 200)] ↗
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